[Fickle-Friend]

Hello All,

Woah its been a while. I've been away from the scene for a few years. I'm going to be buying a shiny new imac 24" and want to nail a stunning audiophile rig for my desktop.

I would like recommendations for the best kit options thanks (with money being a secondary consideration).

Hoping to get back into the swing of things yet again...Woohoo!

 

[krmathis]

Perhaps something like my rig, with an iMac as transport (while I use a MacBook Pro).
MacBoo Pro -> Electrocompaniet ECD1 -> Stax SRM-007t -> Stax SR-007

The iMac should make just as good a transport as the MacBook Pro, and I love mine.

 

[FZR1k]

Here's my new setup ::

for DVD or Game : iMac -> TOSLINK -> iBasso D1 -> Headphile BlackSilver Mini to RCA cable -> audioengine 2 -> Monster Cable Z2 Reference
When I watch movies at night, I need to use headphones. D1 have a headphone jack. It's a headphone amp w/DAC, of course.

for iTunes : iMac -> USB cable -> SUPER Pro DAC707-USB -> TARA-Labs Prism 3 RCA cables -> WooAudio 6 -> Grado SR-225 Headphile Zebrawood Mod with BlackMax cable

 

[mshan]

You like those Audio Engine A2?

 

[MarcusL]

FZR1k, that's the best curtain clip EVER. A thrue head-fier.

 

[FZR1k]

Quote:

Originally Posted by mshan /img/forum/go_quote.gif You like those Audio Engine A2?

They are fit well on my desktop.But the power/volume knob is on back of the left speaker. It's a bit awkward to reach around the back to adjust the volume.

 

[mshan]

Are they connected to the mini analog out of the iMac?

And do you think the Apple and Audio Engine house sounds are synergistic?

 

[FZR1k]

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarcusL /img/forum/go_quote.gif FZR1k, that's the best curtain clip EVER. A thrue head-fier.

This curtain clip offer good music.

 

[FZR1k]

Quote:

Originally Posted by mshan /img/forum/go_quote.gif Are they connected to the mini analog out of the iMac? And do you think the Apple and Audio Engine house sounds are synergistic?

They connected from optical digital audio output to a digital-to-analog converter(iBasso D1).

I'd like a little more bass response when I start getting into jazz.

 

[Currawong]

Very nice. That's the table I've been thinking of getting for a while too. Where are you from FZR1k if you don't mind me asking? Also, what software is that clock? I've been looking for something like that for ages.

For the OP, see my sig for my current set-up. I'm liking the ZERO DAC and LittleDot MKV combo, using the optical digital out from my MacBook Pro.

 

[FZR1k]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Currawong /img/forum/go_quote.gif Very nice. That's the table I've been thinking of getting for a while too. Where are you from FZR1k if you don't mind me asking? Also, what software is that clock? I've been looking for something like that for ages. For the OP, see my sig for my current set-up. I'm liking the ZERO DAC and LittleDot MKV combo, using the optical digital out from my MacBook Pro.

SIGMA GLS-120PT

FLIQLO

I have been using the SUPER DAC707-USB for about half a month now.
and I'm quite happy with it.

 

[majid]

iMac -> USB -> Benchmark DAC-1 USB -> built-in headphone amp -> Sennheiser HD650 or AKG K701

and for speaker listening:

iMac -> USB -> Benchmark DAC-1 USB -> Parasound Zamp V3 -> B&W CM1 bookshelf speakers

 

[warpdriver]

Quote:

Originally Posted by majid /img/forum/go_quote.gif iMac -> USB -> Benchmark DAC-1 USB -> built-in headphone amp -> Sennheiser HD650 or AKG K701 and for speaker listening: iMac -> USB -> Benchmark DAC-1 USB -> Parasound Zamp V3 -> B&W CM1 bookshelf speakers

I own the CM1 but I think would recommend the Dynaudio MC 15 plugged directly into the DAC-1 and optionally with a Velodyne Minivee 10 in the corner (my picture shows a Microvee).

The Dynaudio are a bit more money than the CM1, but are active so you don't need to buy the amp

 

[twoears&oneheart]

I LOVE THE FLIPCLOCK ON THE 24" iMac !

It's Freaking Awesome !

 

[blessingx]

There's been so much discussion of the Apogee Duet, why not it and you amp/phone choice?